A new café overlooking Loch Linnhe and Castle Stalker has opened on the Argyll coast, bringing fresh life to a well known stop between Ballachulish and Connel.
The Linnhe Storehouse and Café is now welcoming visitors seven days a week, led by the award winning team behind The Pierhouse Hotel.
The site offers indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views across Loch Linnhe towards Castle Stalker, Sgeir Bhuidhe Lighthouse, Mull, Lismore and the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
The café serves a daytime menu built around home baking, seasonal soups, sandwiches and cooked breakfasts, alongside a rotating selection of cakes and pastries.
Local suppliers include Letterfindlay Foods in Fort William, Ardfern Black Pudding, Argyll Bakeries in Campbeltown and We Love Coffee in Glasgow.
The location is expected to attract visitors travelling along the A828 as well as those exploring the area on foot, by cycle or by kayak.
A small retail space also offers Scottish and locally sourced products alongside essentials for nearby communities including Appin, Oban and Fort William.
The opening has created 10 new full time and part time roles in hospitality and retail.
Fiona McLean said:
“With its uninterrupted panoramic views over Loch Linnhe and Castle Stalker, The Linnhe Storehouse & Café is fast becoming the ‘go to’ café on the Argyll coast.
“As well as providing a much-needed boost to regional tourism, the café will also become a valuable local community asset.”
Cathy Craig said:
“We know from research that experiencing local food and drink while on holiday is important to visitors from all over the world, so we’re absolutely thrilled that the award-winning team at The Pierhouse, a highly respected member of the Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative, is leading the development of The Linnhe Storehouse & Café’.
“The Pierhouse is already renowned for serving some of the most delicious locally sourced food and drink with exemplary service at their two AA Rosette restaurant on Loch Linnhe, so we’re incredibly excited to see what their new café will offer.
“Argyll and the Isles is the perfect place to enjoy the finest local Scottish produce that supports our rural communities, all while taking in breath-taking views of our coastal landscapes.”
Bob Cornish said:
“Our Trust is very pleased that locally based ownership and management of the business at Castle Stalker Café will continue to be secure.
“We look forward to their usual high standards of hospitality service for locals and visitors alike, while boosting economic support and prosperity in the community.”
The opening is being seen as a welcome addition to the Argyll coast, supporting both tourism and local economic activity.
To find out more about The Linnhe; Storehouse & Café, go to https://thelinnhe.co.uk and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/thelinnhe
Located around two miles from The Linnhe Storehouse & Café, The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant is tucked away on the shores of Loch Linnhe at Port Appin.
The small hotel and renowned Scottish seafood restaurant has an established reputation as one of Argyll’s most idyllic and romantic destinations.
The Pierhouse Hotel restaurant has three silver stars, two AA rosettes and is one of only three Argyll restaurants included in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland.
To find out more, go to https://pierhousehotel.co.uk
